GLT's Sound Ideas: 10/1/15

Accompany central Illinois Catholics on a pilgrimage to see Pope Francis. Your tour guide is GLT’s Judy Valente. Former town of Normal government officials Dave Anderson and Paul Harmon talk about the huge growth in Normal from the 60s to the 90s. It’s a preview of their Normal 1-5-0 talk this weekend. And catch up with 2007 GLT Summer Concert headliner, bluesman Jimmy Burns. Host: Willis Kern

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City of Bloomington Communication Manager Nora Dukowitz talks about the new “myBloomington” app. It allows users to report problems they may see around town, such as an unmowed lawn or bad street pothole. Laura Kennedy talks with the director of the ISU production of “Fences.” You’ll hear from Illinois Symphony Orchestra Music Director Alistair Willis. The new season debuts Friday at the BCPA. And Judith Valente talks with ISU Children’s Literature expert Jan Susina about the 150th anniversary of Alice In Wonderland. Host: Willis Kern.

Host Willis Kern talks with Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner about the final report from the city’s budget task force. IPR’s Tony Arnold and Amanda Vinicky report on the “proxies” being used by Democratic and Republican Party leaders as the state budget impasse drags on. And Laura Kennedy searches for tips on dealing with a feline urinary condition during Animal House.

Best of Sound Ideas for the week of 9/21. You'll hear from GLT's Judy Valente , who is traveling with a group of central Illinois Catholics to see Pope Francis speak in Philadelphia this weekend. Plus, hear another segment in the coverage of the Normal 1-5-0 celebrations. Also, you'll get the scoop on Bloomington's sales tax increase from two members of the city's special Budget Task Force.